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Black (samsum) ant induced anaphylaxis in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed Al-Shahwan, Sultan Al-Khenaizan, Mohammed Al-Khalifa

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Ant allergy is a rare clinical problem that ranges from local to systemic reaction and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Different types of ants including the imported fire ants, the black (samsum) ants, and others, are considered health hazard in many parts of the world. We report a 32-year-old Saudi female from Hafr-Al-Batin in the Northern region of Saudi Arabia, with history of recurrent anaphylaxis following black (samsum) ant stings and we review the related literature. This is the first report of black (samsum) ant allergy in Saudi Arabia.

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